The Perfume Library

(Shamanilla)

7.7

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara (Shamanilla) is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that opens with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot and settles into vanilla cream and cotton candy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can move into evenings or the office. Though marketed for men, voters split almost evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Fresh, floral and sweet accords lead. The top is light and airy with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot. Carrot, peach blossom and sandalwood soften the middle. The base of amyris, vanilla cream and cotton candy ends in a creamy, gourmand sweetness.

Scuderia Ferrari - Light Essence Acqua

7.5

Ferrari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Light Essence Acqua is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a citrusy, lightly floral character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, so it may need topping up during the day. The number of ratings is small, so this should be read as a rough guide. It opens light and airy with white tea, ginger and lime. In the heart, spindrift, peach blossom and garden rose join the aquatic feel to a soft, floral, slightly fruity note. The base of blond woods, cedar and musk keeps it clean and woody. Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage and Azzaro Chrome Legend have a close profile.

Dark Desert Nightfall Intense

7.1

Zara · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Zara Dark Desert Nightfall Intense is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a powdery, creamy character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top opens with bergamot, coconut powder and pink pepper. The heart brings Palo Santo, peach blossom and heliotrope, and the base settles on Bourbon vanilla, cedar leaf and Amberever® for a woody footing. Hermetica Sandalsun and Mugler Angel Stellar have a close profile.

VG V

7.8

Van Gils

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Van Gils VG V is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a fruity sweetness. The top notes are blood orange and coriander, giving a bright, lightly spiced and fruity start. In the heart, white cedar, lavender and peach blossom build a woody, green core. The base of vanilla, moss, Brazilian rosewood and amber sweetens and softens the whole. Its longevity is rated good. It is made for men, and its fresh build suits everyday wear. The rating is high, though based on few votes. Its profile is close to CinisLabs Aether and Gisada Ambassador for Men.

Naumov · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lomani

Dramatic Parfums · 2010

Stirling Soap

Claudia Scattolini · 2013